Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 Shiraz 2021 Size::12 Bottle Case a viscous honeyed entry precedes

a viscous honeyed entry precedes spicy wood aromatics along with parchment and caramelised walnuts

yet it expresses itself with heightened subtlety and eloquence

The grapes are gathered from among random rows of 30- to 40-year-old vineyards surrounding the Zorah estate

crafted since 1998

an atypical 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Franc - hence the Vin de France designation and the name of the wine

Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 Shiraz 2021 Size::12 Bottle Case a viscous honeyed entry precedesThe Block 3 Shiraz is very much a reflection of where it comes from; it could really only ever come from McLaren Vale. Ripe blackberries, licorice, cinnamon and mocha are the hallmark Block 3 characters we see each release. Always full in body with a fine grained tannin structure, it glides seamlessly across the palate, allowing the Block 3 Shiraz to be easily enjoyed in its youth, but the intensity of the fruit always ensures the wine ages very well